From the IOW: Coronation Celebrations

On a beautifully sunny May evening, 13 schools from across the Isle of Wight came together for their very own unique coronation celebration; in front of an audience of over 1000 at Osborne House. In partnership with English Heritage, the event was produced by Southampton and IOW Music Hub.

All the participating schools chose songs related to the coronation, from the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis, to The Lion King and everything in between. One school even created their own song! The Isle of Wight Music Centre Wind Band children's wind band began the evening with the national anthem and entertained the audience with a selection from the Greatest Showman later in the concert.

One teacher said:

“Seeing children who are often shy in class singing in front of such a big crowd with enormous beaming smiles shows the immeasurable impact the event had on so many children. The children from our school absolutely loved it and  I know I went home with a huge smile too.”